With over 40 years of fly-fishing experience, author Ross Mueller takes readers streamside with more than 85 fly patterns proven effective in the upper Midwest. Mueller, an accomplished fly tier and fisher, details which flies to carry and when to carry them for successful fishing throughout the trout season. For each pattern, a materials list, tying notes and illustrations are provided for use in tying these flies at home.

Fishing notes for each pattern will take the angler right to the stream with suggestions for and insights to presenting the fly to the trout. These notes, products of the author's years of experience, will help you to make the most of the patterns and your time on the stream.

Upper Midwest Flies That Catch Trout and how to fish them is a valuable year-round guide at home or on the stream.